Safety orientations are conducted prior to each voyage, prior to the first shore trip, prior to setting sail, prior to anchor watch, and prior to a “night run.” Safety drills (i.e. man overboard, fire response) are conducted on a regular basis. Safety harnesses are mandatory when climbing aloft or near the bowsprit. Inflatable PFDs with a built-in safety harness and strobe light are mandatory while underway at night or in heavy weather.
SALTS has provided sail training programs since 1974, and in a typical year, 1700 young people go to sea with us. Our experience includes six offshore voyages to ports around the world. Our ships have safely travelled over 365,000 nautical miles (17 times the earth’s circumference). In the spring and fall we offer quality programs to 44 school groups, mainly from British Columbia and Alberta. Our sail training safety record is second to none in the industry. SALTS is a member of Tall Ships Canada and has been the recipient of the “Sail Training Program of the Year” award from Tall Ships America, the S.S. Beaver Medal for Maritime Excellence from the Maritime Museum of BC, and the Premier’s Award: Promoting Innovation and Excellence from the BC Government.
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